"I've always believed that if soulmates exist, mine is not a person; it's Italy. Ever since I first set foot in Venice over 10 years ago, I felt a pull that I couldn't explain. Fast forward to now, and I've visited all 20 Italian regions. This means that technically, I've seen more of Italy than I have of the US."
"I had a laundry list of reasons it wouldn't make sense to leave the US: a job, an apartment, a community, and most importantly, a dog. Yet, over time, I realized I didn't want to die without saying I never tried to live in my favorite place. Earlier this year, when my sweet Boston Terrier, Bowie, died only two weeks after I lost my New York-based job, I knew it was now or never. I had to finally move to Italy."
"First, I had to find a short-term lease in Italy, which turned out to be tricky. I visited all the major sites I'd typically look at for any long-term stay - Airbnb, Spotahome, Facebook groups, and even Booking.com - only to discover inflated prices or limited options. While brainstorming, I remembered I still had the number of a woman whos"
A long-held desire to live in Italy culminated in a decision to test residency with a 90-day stay in Naples. Extensive travel across all 20 Italian regions created a strong personal connection to the country. Practical ties in New York — a job, apartment, community, and a dog — initially delayed relocation. The death of a beloved dog and a job loss triggered a now-or-never choice. Visa rules limited initial options, prompting a tourist-stay strategy and a search for short-term housing amid inflated prices and limited listings.
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